What does gangplank mean?
Gangplank means (nautical) A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside..
Gangplank
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(nautical) A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside..
Example Sentences
Every since the age of six Troy Belknap of New York had embarked for Europe every June on the fastest steamer of one of the most expensive lines. With his family he had descended at the dock from a large noiseless motor, had kissed his father good-bye, turned back to shake hands with the chauffeur (a particular friend), and trotted up the gang-plank behind his mother's maid, [...]
Synonyms for gangplank
Antonyms for gangplank
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- gangplanks
- gang-plank
- gang plank
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gangplank?
Common synonyms include gangway, gangboard.
What is the opposite of gangplank?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gangplank in a sentence?
Every since the age of six Troy Belknap of New York had embarked for Europe every June on the fastest steamer of one of the most expensive lines. With his family he had descended at the dock from a large noiseless motor, had kissed his father good-bye, turned back to shake hands with the chauffeur (a particular friend), and trotted up the gang-plank behind his mother's maid, [...]
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